NEW
A-Line Christening Gowns II
Designs for Baby Boys

The designs presented in this pattern are ideal for baby boys & are easy to sew.  Variations include an heirloom gown with lace band & pintucks, monogrammed design with released tucks & Peter Pan collar, and a quick & easy gown made of Swiss eyelet fabric.  Sleeve variations include a long puff sleeve, an elbow-length puff sleeve & a long straight sleeve which may be embellished of plain. 
Sizes newborn, infant. and large are 36" long, while the preemie gown is 27" long.

$12.00

NEW
The Best of Sew Beautiful Christening Gowns
by Martha Pullen

Five of Sew Beautiful's most exquisite gowns are featured with full-size patterns, templates & illustrated instructions.  These designs include traditional christening styles, machine smocking in the hoop, a bubble with a detachable skirt, and an ornately embellished ensemble with matching coat & bonnet.  Also provided are patterns & instructions for a garment bag, slips, bonnets, and many other accessories.  A breathtaking pictorial showcasing several of our best christening styles is intended to inspire your creative energy.  An array of heirloom techniques are brilliantly woven together forming each of the pictured garments.  Embellishments include heirloom sewing, machine and hand embroidery, lace shaping, pintucks, puffing, bias tape shaping, shadowwork appliqué, and smocking.
Two Companion Embroidery CDs Available
$39.95

Isabella
Christening Gown
by Kathy Awender Designs

 Sized to fit infants up to 6 months

$15.00

A-Line Christening Gowns I

An elegant, simple design that is easy to sew.  Sizes newborn, infant and large are 36" long, while the preemie gown is 27" long.  Sleeve variations include a long puff sleeve and an elbow-length puff sleeve.  Fullness is added to the A-Line design with the addition of pintucks.  The gown has a back button closing.
 Sizes:  Preemie, Newborn, Infant and Large 

$12.00

Embroidered Christening Gowns
from the publishers of Inspirations
Within the pages of this beautifully photographed book are eight unique & exquisite garments, perfect for christening, Naming or Blessing celebrations.  Ranging in style from sheer simplicity to gowns dripping with lace & embroidery.  Excellent clear instructions and step-by-step photography bring these wonderful projects within the grasp of all sewing enthusiasts, whatever their level of expertise.

$33.00

Baby Boy Christening Gowns
by Nancy Coburn
Designed especially for little boys & to accommodate reluctant fathers.  Easy-to-sew, step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations for designing your own christening gown & for embellishing or simplifying designs as they are presented in the book. Pull-out pattern in sizes newborn, small, medium & large.
$20.00

Baby Barrie
by Margaret Boyles

An Heirloom Christening Gown & Slip
Sizes 6 months and One Year
Finished Length 36"
     $16.00    

Baby Hope
by Margaret Boyles

An Original Christening Gown & Slip
Size 6 months and One Year
Finished Length 39"
                        $16.00                              

NEW ORLEANS CHRISTENING ENSEMBLE
by Petite Poche

This pattern contains two embroidery plates, surface embroidery instructions, complete christening gown, christening bonnet & long romper pattern with collar. Sizes NB, 6, 12 & 18 mos.
 $ 12.00

Back In Print & In Stock!!

CHRISTENING GOWN & SLIP
by Sarah Howard Stone

Exquisite embroidery adorns this beautiful heirloom christening gown and slip.
  Size:   Infant
     $ 8.00

CHRISTENING ENSEMBLE I
by B&B Blueprints

This pattern consists of christening dress, slip & bonnet.   The bodice of the dress can be smocked with the enclosed design.  The bonnet can later be used as a handkerchief.  Three sleeves are included: a smocked sleeve & two gathered sleeves with different fullness.  Template for scalloped hem edge also included. 
Sizes 3mo-24mo    

CHRISTENING ENSEMBLE II
by B&B Blueprints

This pattern consists of a princess style christening dress, slip, blanket & bonnet.  The skirt bottom of the gown can be finished with lace or ruffle.  The neckline can be finished with peter pan collar or lace edging & two gathered sleeves with different fullness are included.  The blanket has a hood on one corner to over the child's head.  Sizes 3 mo - 24 mo.                                          

CHRISTENING ENSEMBLE III
by B&B Blueprints

This pattern contains a christening dress, slip, blanket & bonnet. The front of the dress is one piece which is smocked in the bodice area.  The gown neckline can be finished with a peterpan collar or lace edging.   Three sleeves are included: a smocked sleeve & two gathered sleeves with different fullness.  A template for a scalloped hem edge is included.  The blanket has a hood on one corner to cover the child's head.  The bonnet can later be used as a handkerchief. Size: 3mo to 24mo

CHRISTENING ENSEMBLE IV
by B&B Blueprints

This pattern consists of a princess style christening dress, slip, blanket & bonnet with center front bodice that is smocked.   This ensemble is suitable for heirloom sewing techniques.  The skirt bottom of the gown can be finished with a lace or self fabric ruffle.  The neckline can be finished with a peter pan collar or lace edging.  A gathered sleeve & a smocked sleeve are included.  The blanket has a hood on one corner to cover the child's head
Sizes 3mo-24mo    

Temporarily Unavailable
INFANT CHRISTENING GOWN & SLIP
by Margaret Pierce

An elegant heirloom for intermediate & advanced heirloom sewing.   Long dress has front panel with skirt ruffle & 3/4 sleeves.  Slip pattern included.  View 1: Panel has alternating lace insertion, beading & tucked bands   View 2: Panel has alternating lace insertion, beading & embroidered bands.
                            Size:   Infant

LACY DAYGOWN, CHRISTENING DRESS, BONNET & SLIP
by Chery Williams

This fancy version of a smocked bishop dress has strips of lace insertion in the skirts & sleeves, a scalloped lace hem and delicate embroidery on the front skirt.  Bonnet also has lace insertion & smocking.  Two sleeve variations and slip is included.
                Sizes:   Premie-3mo, 6-9mo & 12mo

Old Fashioned Baby Gowns
by Old Fashioned Baby

Three precious baby gown to choose from.  View III is a charming & graceful christening gown with long sleeves sweetly gathered at wrist with tiny Swiss beading & fabric ruffle with lace.  A fabric ruffle frames the lovely lace & tucked yoke.  The long skirt has lace & tucks with a ruffle at the hem.   All gowns open in back. A pretty slip with ruffle hem & an exquisite bonnet complete baby's ensemble.
             Sizes: NB(7-14lbs) and 6 mo(18lbs)

CHRISTENING GOWN, SLIP & BONNET
by Karen's

If you prefer a more tailored look this pattern is perfect with its pleats, shadow work & maderia scallped hem. One variation has lace at the neck & short puffed sleeves, and other has a peter pan collar & long cuffed sleeve-great for a little boy.  Matching bonnet also has shadow work.  Slip pattern included.    Size:   Infant

Temporarily Out of Print
CHRISTENING GOWNS BOOK I
by Nancy Coburn

Easy-to-sew, step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations for designing your own christening gown & for embellishing or simplifying designs as they are presented in the book. Pull-out pattern in sizes newborn, small, medium & large.

Temporarily Out of Print
We will be glad to put any orders on a wait list
CREATING HEIRLOOMS FOR BABY
by Wendy Schoen

"Blessed Beginning" is the name of this exquisite gown.  Complete instructions and all embroidery designs and patterns for sizes Newborn, 6 & 12 mo are included in this book along with lots of other precious designs for baby.

Divine Blessing
Australian Smocking Issue #82

This exquisite antique reproduction gown is ornamented with tucks, gathered lace scallops & trailing embroidery down the front & around the hemline.  The short sleeves & back are tucked and the back opening placket is also decorated with emboirdery.  Pattern sizes Newborn, 3 mo & 6 mo and all instructions are included.

Angel's Whisper
by Wendy Schoen
 in Australian Smocking Issue #72

This magnificent christening gown, with matching coat & bonnet, is made from pure white voile, & lavishly smocked and embroidered.  Shadow work scrolls & delicate embroidered blossoms adorn both the dress & coat and Swiss cotton lace creates a perfect edging.  The dainty bonnet ties with satin ribbons.  Pattern sizes 3 mo & 6 mo and all instructions are included.

New Beginnings
Australian Smocking #67
As delicate as your baby's sleeping sigh, this angelic, bishop style baptismal gown in purest white voile would make a perfect Summer robe for that sacred ceremony.  The elegant smocking around the neckline is highlighted with a diminutive trail of tiny roses in whisper soft pinks.  A classic petticoat completes the ensemble. Pattern sized Newborn, 3 & 6 mos.

Faith
Australian Smocking Issue #69

An exquisite latte silk satin christening gown trimmed with lace, smocking and a bullion rose heart.  Hem is finished with tucks, entredeux beading and gathered lace.  Pattern sizes 3 mo & 6 mo and all instructions are included.